Let's Talk About Felt

Not felting, mind you. Felt. Have you shopped for felt lately? I have, and let me tell you, most of the fabric out there masquerading as felt is not really felt at all. By which I mean it isn't made from 100% wool. Most fabric labeled "felt" is only 35% wool and 65% Rayon. And what's in Rayon? I mean, seriously, what is rayon? According to the wise old internet, rayon is "manmade textile fibers and filaments composed of regenerated cellulose." Huh?

I was super-excited to find filzfelt on etsy. Filzfelt imports 100% wool felt from Germany in about a million gorgeous colors. They sell it by the yard, but also make placemats, coasters, table runners, floor mats and pillows from it. 

I ordered a set of coasters in Olive just so I could get up close and personal with the felt before laying out a lot of money and they are just lovely. Very thick and soft and really saturated with color. Can one fall in love with coasters? I think I'm living proof.

I covet the floor mats.  And the placemats. And I am dreaming of a skirt made from the yardage.

Check 'em out on etsy or at their beautifully designed website.